USA Today: Dolphins already feel effects of Dan Campbell shakeup

[gafin]

“I hope I’ve changed enough,” Campbell told USA TODAY Sports Wednesday during a walk back to his office. “We need to go the other way and we need to go the other way fast. We don’t have an offseason to change what I feel like needs to be changed. So with that, you’re trying to get these guys to buy into what you want to do within a little more than a week.”

Translation: More modifications are coming.

“It’s tough when you lose a coach you’ve been with your entire career,” quarterback Ryan Tannehill told USA TODAY Sports. “But you have to play the hand you’re dealt. This locker room has bought in and everyone is on board.

“We love Dan. We love the attitude and the energy that he brings. It’s contagious. You can already feel it in practice, just the energy and enthusiasm and competition. I can’t help but think that’s going to translate on Sundays.”

Campbell, 39, is now the youngest head coach in the NFL, and there’s no denying that his promotion is a risk. He’s just six years removed from an 11-year career in the league and has just five years of coaching experience, all as Miami’s tight ends coach.

When asked what the hardest part about his promotion was, Campbell didn’t say it was firing assistants, crafting game plans, or dealing with a room full of young multi-millionaires whose season is in danger of unraveling.

“Everything outside of football,” Campbell said, without hesitation. “Who sits where on the plane? What time are we going to leave on Saturday? What about food? How long do you want to serve food in the cafeteria? Those are things that have been more out of my comfort zone.”

Tannenbaum declined to comment on whether Miami had a short list for its head coaching vacancy or whether the team had begun to approach replacements, though team owner Stephen Ross said in a conference call last week that Campbell “is certainly a candidate for the permanent job.”

Obviously, that depends on Miami’s performance in its remaining 12 games. But if there was one person on the current Dolphins coaching staff who could spearhead a complete overhaul, it was Campbell. His experience as a player carries respect in the locker room. When coupled with his seemingly endless supply of energy, it’s easy to see why Miami’s players feel rejuvenated.

“I’ve been there,” Campbell said. “I’ve done that. I’ve sat where they sit. I know what makes them tick. I know what drives them. I know what wears them down. I know all those little things.”

As receiver Jarvis Landry added: “Man, that’s something that we really needed here.”

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...0/14/dan-campbell-miami-joe-philbin/73967692/

 

[Tiko377]

I really hope he keeps the job and grows into it and the team buys into his system.

he really could be like a young gruden esque coach imo.

campbell also has the guidance of many respected coaches and football minds like Parcells

 

[oasis]

LOL at that last paragraph. At least he didn't say Powerpoints.

 

[Spiff]

I don't believe he can turn this team around and make them a playoff team in 2015. I believe nobody can. But I do not remember a Miami Dolphins coach I personally wanted to succeed so much. You just have to like the guy and root for him.

 

[Tannchise]

I see Ryan Tannehill's quote and can't help but think his entire hiring/supporting cast is gone - Ireland, Philbin and Sherman.Not to mention the salary cap hits we have taken with Wallace and the bunch (who were cut) to try to upgrade the corps. BL is on thin ice I assume. After the practice squad fiasco, not sure if RT is Man Campbell's type of qb. Doesn't the personality and skill set match the coach? This is the exact opposite.

 

[Spiff]

Who's BL?

 

[jfleag61]

Bottom Line, he (Tanny) is on thin ice. At least I think that is what he was trying to say by BL.

 

[rickd13]

Who's BL?

Bill Lazor I assume.

 

[russianbear]

Bottom Line, he (Tanny) is on thin ice. At least I think that is what he was trying to say by BL.

i think he meant bill lazor....

i keep saying this but my favorite part about campbell in contrast to philbin is summed up right here...

“I’ve been there,” Campbell said. “I’ve done that. I’ve sat where they sit. I know what makes them tick. I know what drives them. I know what wears them down. I know all those little things.”

As receiver Jarvis Landry added: “Man, that’s something that we really needed here.”

honestly, that's how you lead a team. they know you've done what they're doing. they respect that, and it gives them more confidence in following your lead.

 

[The Bopkin]

1)Thank God someone else asked who BL was. I couldn't for the life of me think of Bill Lazor.
2)I am a total moron for not being able to think of Bill Lazor.

 

[claytonduper]

I don't believe he can turn this team around and make them a playoff team in 2015. I believe nobody can. But I do not remember a Miami Dolphins coach I personally wanted to succeed so much. You just have to like the guy and root for him.

I'm rooting for this guy. Whatever happens, I hope he is part of the Dolphins moving forward.

 

[gafin]

Everything outside of football,” Campbell said, without hesitation. “Who sits where on the plane? What time are we going to leave on Saturday? What about food? How long do you want to serve food in the cafeteria? Those are things that have been more out of my comfort zone.”

I don't understand why a head coach would have to be responsible for anything but coaching football. Looks like somebody else would do all the other stuff.

 

[El Calebra]

campbell also has the guidance of many respected coaches and football minds like Parcells

Parcells? That POS is one of the reasons we are where we are today.
I would not let Parcells walk my dog. Can't stand that POS!